Athlete's Choice Massage - Old Strathcona Whyte Ave

7919 104 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 4E1

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Meet Our Old Strathcona Team

Nicole Bablitz-ParkerFounder an CEO

I founded Athlete’s Choice Massage because I realized there was a lack of options for massage in Edmonton, and I wanted to ensure people had a place they could turn to for high-quality, professional help. A massage enthusiast with a passion for business, it’s my goal to ensure we are not only exceeding your expectations, but attaining the highest standards in every aspect of your experience with us. If there’s anything at all that I can help you with, feel free to reach out to me.

Zoe K. – Registered Massage Therapist

I graduated from a 3000 hr Massage Therapy program at Makami College. I have always been passionate about finding ways to treat the body naturally, I believe with the correct treatment and guidance our bodies can heal themselves effectively. Being an avid rock climber, and practicing yoga daily, I understand how important it is to keep our bodies performing at their optimum level. My focus is to relieve the pain at its source through a variety of different techniques & stretches.

Brooke F. – Student Massage Therapist

I am currently a student in my 2nd year at Makami’s 3000 hour Diploma program. Although I am relatively new to massage therapy I have found a genuine passion for it, as well as how the body works and finding solutions for clients problems. I have both a medical and athletic background. Adding this to my education has made me successful in providing therapeutic massage and understanding the influence that massage therapy has on treatment and recovery.

I look forward to working with my clients not only on a personal level, but to assist in helping them lead their best life while maintaining a healthy, active and pain free lifestyle. I will achieve this with the following techniques:

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)

Deep Tissue Techniques

Trigger Point Therapy

Reciprocal Inhibition

Swedish Relaxation

When I’m not in the clinic you can find me somewhere hiking in the mountains, cycling or at the rink shooting pucks.

Tetiana F. – Student Massage Therapist

I’m currently attending my 2nd year of training at MaKami College in the 3000-Hour Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy program. I’m passionate about treating each client as an individual based on their personal needs and health goals. I believe in the importance of home-care and educating my clients on how and why they received treatment and how to continue their healing at home to give the best results. I want every client leaving feeling happier and more energetic.

Treatments I find most effective include:

Deep Tissue

Myofascial Release

Trigger Point Work

Cross Fiber Friction

Myofascial Cupping

Swedish Relaxation

Lymphatic Massage

Prenatal Massage

Come see me today to ease your aches and pains, I look forward to helping all my clients live a happier and healthier life.

Kristy L. – Registered Massage Therapist

I graduated with honours from MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy in 2016. I am an active member of the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA) and am working towards becoming a Certified Sports Massage Therapist through the Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association (CSMTA) of Canada. My interest in becoming a massage therapist began when I attended the World Championships for Canoe Polo, as a spectator, in France (2014) and Italy (2016). I noticed the prevalence of injuries (repetitive and trauma) on the team and wanted to help. I was fortunate enough to work with some of the national team players and understand the importance of massage therapy for treatment, recovery and prevention of injuries.

My philosophy as a therapist is simple – to assist you in living a pain-free, active lifestyle. Every individual who I see will receive a custom treatment, based on what I am presented with, along with home-care exercises to expedite the healing process.

If you are visiting me for the first time, please be aware that I will take the first minutes of your first treatment to do a thorough assessment. The assessment includes basic questions about your chief complaint that are essential in deciphering if and how I can treat you. My initial assessment may also form the basis for subsequent treatments. Techniques/modalities that I like to incorporate, include:

Hydrotherapy (hot or cold)

Myofascial work

Swedish relaxation techniques

Deep Tissue

Trigger Point Release

Fire cupping

Joint mobilization

Specialize in TMJ disfunction and release

I love to road/mountain bike, cross-country/downhill ski, run, swim, kayak, lift weights, hike, and couldn’t imagine a life without sports! Several short-term goals of mine include doing a cycle tour along the Alberta Parkway from Banff to Jasper and getting a dog to be able to take up skijoring.

Gabi G. – Registered Massage Therapist

I graduated in 2015 from the 3000 hour program at Makami College. After much personal experience with injuries and recovery through massage I learned how important full body treatments and home care are to regain full mobility and quality of life. In 2015 I also certified in Orthopedic Massage including joint mobilization, focusing on the importance of muscle balance to create a healthy body. As a therapist, I will work with you to create a functional treatment plan utilizing deep tissue massage as well as a homecare and stretching plan. I focus on achieving the best results for my clients by using the following techniques:

Myofascial Release

Orthopedic Massage

Joint Mobilization

Dry Cupping

Capsular Work

Active Release Stretches

Swedish Relaxation

Pelvic Stabilization

Trigger Point Release

I was born and raised in Germany and consider myself to be at home in the mountains. I love to ski and lead and active lifestyle. I look forward to the opportunity to start our work together towards better health and a balanced life.

Lynne M. – Registered Massage Therapist

I am an Ontario graduate from Sutherland Chan in 1994. In 2014 I moved to Alberta to be closer to the mountains and breath the fresh air. Throughout my career the focus has been accident and injury rehabilitation with an emphasis on performance athletes/artists, acquired brain injury patients and post-operative care. My post graduate studies include craniosacral work, psychotherapy related to peak performance and lifestyle adaptations. I have acquired a tool belt of techniques throughout the years and use the specific techniques that suit the client and their treatment goals. I would describe myself as a deep tissue therapist with astute assessment skills and the sensitivity to adjust to the comfort level of the client.

The techniques that I utilize most in my treatments include;

Myofascial Release

Active Release

Trigger Point work

Lymphatic drainage

Craniosacral

Swedish

From a personal perspective my life has been abundant with experiences, travel and an appreciation for the beauty of nature and the life lessons gained through competitive sport. My current interests lie in environmental concerns, the health and welfare of our planet and all its inhabitants. I have a deep seated peace within and an active lifestyle.

Nikki S. – Registered Massage Therapist

I graduated from the 2200 hour course at Eastern College in St. John’s, NL in 2014. I specialize in the therapeutic side of massage therapy with a focus on recovery and home care. I have worked with people facing serious long term issues and disabilities to gain ROM and pain free living. I have a special interest in sport and athletic injuries. Being a true sports fan I have a vast knowledge of the specific needs an athlete has.

The techniques that I utilize most in my treatments are:

PNF Stretching

Cyriax Cross Fibre Frictioning

Myofascial Release

Active Release

Swedish Relaxation

My personal sport interests are volleyball, rugby and hockey all of which I have played on various teams at different levels. I am an avid reader, I sing and play a few instruments and love animals. I am always furthering my skills in this field with constant studies and courses. I look forward to working with you.

Michelle B. – Registered Massage Therapist

I’m an RMT graduate of MaKami College with 3000 hours of training. I am very passionate about what I do and approach treatment with a holistic mindset. It is my practice to educate clients with an understanding of what is going on – that’s something I have personally appreciated when being treated by a healthcare professional. As a cyclist, snowboarder and amateur climber, I’ve had my share of crashes and repetitive stress injuries. I’ve had many physically demanding jobs as well. These experiences, along with my training, have given me a true understanding of the importance in treatment, recovery and prevention. Many people unfortunately live with their pain, but our bodies have an amazing capability to recover and heal; we therapists are here to aid you in that process. It is my personal goal to assist you in achieving yours.

Mike P. – Registered Massage Therapist

I began my massage career in 2010 after graduating from MacEwan University’s 2200 hour Massage Therapy Program. Since then my practice has been mainly been focused on the therapeutic applications of massage. I’ve also had an exceptionally high success rate helping runners with plantar fasciitis and tight deep hip flexors. Techniques I find myself using often during treatment are:

Trigger Point Therapy

Myofascial and Scar Tissue Release

Joint Mobilization

Golgi Tendon Organ Release

Cross Fibre Friction

Swedish Relaxation

Outside of the clinic I enjoy many pursuits including rugby, yoga and weight training. I look forward to helping you achieve and maintain your optimal health and performance.

Royce R. Registered Massage Therapist

I am a skilled RMT with a vast knowledge of therapeutic massage. I completed the 3000 hour program at MaKami College in 2015. I am also an instructor at Makami College of Massage. I believe in starting any treatment program with a comprehensive assessment to recognize the root cause of the complaint(s). With my experience and training, I specialize in helping individuals improve mobility and range of motion to reduce pain. I use a wide variety of techniques ranging from:

Sarah K. – Registered Massage Therapist

I graduated from MaKami College’s 3000 hour program with honours. I am currently looking to expand my knowledge by learning Craniosacral Therapy. I specialize in treating tension headaches and migraines. My future goal is to work more with head, neck and spinal injuries. Some of the techniques I find most effective are:

PNF stretching

Cross Fibre Friction

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Muscle Stripping

Deep Tissue Massage

Myofascial Release

I believe that home care is just as important as massage. I will work together with you to treat your muscle pain and imbalances. I hope to see you at the clinic soon!